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GJ61 BYR

2011 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

63,701 mi
Last recorded63,701 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2011 Citroen C357,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 BYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 63,701 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2021 63,701 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 56,680 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 56,680 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 out of 3 exhaust mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2019 49,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 May 2019 49,306 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 42,894 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated (cracking)

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 May 2018 42,894 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated (cracking)

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 36,732 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust centre section bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 25 May 2017 36,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust centre section bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 26 May 2016 31,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

one of two rear exhaust mounts broken but system still supported at time of test

tears to all four tyres

Pass 7 Apr 2015 22,162 miles

Minor cracking on the walls of all four tyres

Pass 7 Aug 2014 20,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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GJ61 BYR is a 2011 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2011 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 57,950 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ61 BYR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 15 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GJ61 BYR registered?

GJ61 BYR is a 2011 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2011.

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